HOS 480 Senior Integrative Project (Capstone)

This culminating 10-week course gives senior students an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, competencies and values developed in prior coursework by completing a complex project on a topic of personal interest. Students can work individually or in small teams, guided by faculty, to develop an innovative hospitality business concept, solve a problem for an existing hospitality business, conduct action research, or implement a meaningful service project for the industry. Projects may align with the student’s major, concentration and/or minor. Topics must be of sufficient scope and depth to integrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical business skills with demonstrated hospitality industry knowledge. Pre-requisite(s): HOS 375 (no credit). Must be of junior or senior status. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours